World Bank: Global Growth to Slow to 2.5% in 2026
The World Bank warns global growth will slow to 2.5% in 2026, the weakest since the pandemic, due to the Middle East war, rising inflation, and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Hasan Slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Birthday'
In a Today in Focus video, journalist Mehdi Hasan critiques Donald Trump's extravagant birthday event, calling it a display of narcissism and excess.
Trump's World Cup: A Depressingly Angry Football Unites the Planet
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off in the US, the tournament is overshadowed by Trump's divisive policies, military conflicts, and exclusion of a Somali referee, raising questions about America's fitness as a host.
Global Photos: Bosphorus Dolphins, Protests, Sports
A selection of striking images from around the world, including dolphin monitoring in Istanbul, protests in Albania and Belfast, and sports action in Sydney and New York.
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Police Fire Plastic Bullets as Race Riots Hit Northern Ireland
Police in Northern Ireland have fired plastic bullets and received reinforcements from Great Britain to contain race riots targeting minority ethnic communities, with 12 officers injured and 16 arrested.
Belfast Knife Attack Suspect: Route to UK Raises Questions
After a stabbing in Belfast, suspect Hadi Alodid's entry via Ireland sparks debate on the Common Travel Area, asylum rules, and border security.
Cuba Hopes World Cup Offers Respite from US Threats
As Cuba faces a US oil blockade and military threats, many hope the World Cup will deter attack. With games in Miami, Cuba's proximity and drone capabilities raise stakes.
Thai Court Sentences Uyghur Men to Death for Bangkok Bombing
A Thai court sentenced two Uyghur men to death for a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people and injured 120, linking the attack to tensions over Uyghur deportations to China.
Oklahoma prison 'dungeon' exposed by inmates' letters
Letters from inmates at Oklahoma State Penitentiary's H Unit reveal squalid conditions, beatings, vermin, and lack of natural light, described as psychological torture.
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Alabama Nitrogen Hypoxia Execution Cruelty Challenge
A federal appeals court blocks Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution method, citing cruel suffering, as the Supreme Court's originalist approach threatens Eighth Amendment protections.
Trump allies fund ads casting doubt on election certification
A Guardian review finds a non-profit linked to election deniers Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading ads in swing states, suggesting local officials could refuse to certify elections.
US and Iran Trade Fire After Trump Threatens Tehran
The US launched airstrikes on Iran after Trump threatened Tehran over stalled negotiations. Iran retaliated, striking Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and declared the ceasefire practically meaningless.
Guardian and arte.tv launch £10k documentary fund
Guardian Documentaries and arte.tv have partnered to create a £10,000 fund for short documentaries exploring democracy in Europe. Submissions open June 11, 2026.
Brazilian Woman Posed as Child for Fraud
A 38-year-old Brazilian woman was arrested for allegedly pretending to be a 12-year-old girl to defraud a couple over 16 months, facing fraud and false identity charges.
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Trump’s California Vote Claims Preview November Chaos
Donald Trump’s baseless allegations of election fraud in California’s primaries are a grim preview of what to expect in November, as Democrats brace for legal battles and disinformation campaigns.
Return to Rwanda: Fighting Gender-Based Violence
Sabine Nkusi, who fled the Rwandan genocide as a teen, now leads retreats for survivors of sexual violence, challenging stigma and promoting healing through faith-based initiatives.
FBI Agents Form Support Network Amid Trump Overhaul
Former FBI agents and analysts have formed a support network to address mental health, legal, and job-search needs after what they describe as an unprecedented assault on the bureau's integrity under President Trump and Director Kash Patel.
Fireworks at Sagrada Família After Pope's Blessing
Fireworks and light shows lit up Barcelona's Sagrada Família after Pope Leo XIV blessed its newest spire, making it the world's tallest church.
Chinese Owner Seeks £1bn Compensation from UK over British Steel
Jingye Steel has initiated a formal process under the UK-China investment treaty to seek compensation from the UK government for nationalising British Steel, potentially straining bilateral relations.
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US Strikes Test Fragile Iran Ceasefire
A wave of US strikes across southern Iran represents the gravest test yet of the fragile truce. Here's what happened, what officials are saying, and whether the deal can survive.
AI Tech to Save Endangered Carnaby's Black Cockatoos
World-first AI recognition technology is being developed to track and save Carnaby's black cockatoos, whose numbers have halved in 45 years. A $3.3M Amazon-backed project aims to restore habitat and plant 200,000 banksia trees.
Gareth Evans Slams Aukus as 'Ludicrous'
Former foreign minister Gareth Evans calls Aukus one of Australia's worst defence decisions, warning US would not sacrifice San Francisco for Sydney.
Ryanair faces UK probe over family seating fees
Britain's competition authority is investigating Ryanair over mandatory fees for parents to sit with their children, potentially breaching consumer law.
US Border Crackdowns Tarnish 2026 World Cup
Referee Omar Artan denied US entry for World Cup amid border crackdowns, sparking human rights concerns. FIFA's inclusive vision undermined by travel bans and scrutiny.
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US and Iran: Why bombing your way to peace won't work
The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran as peace talks stall. Experts warn that escalating violence may lead to an escalation trap rather than a deal.
Britain’s Mythic Waterways: A Journey with Lost Goddesses
Follow the folklore to discover a landscape full of wonder and powerful women, from a fearsome Scottish warrioress to the first queen of a united England.
UK Homes Face Climate-Linked Subsidence Risk
Analysis by the British Geological Survey reveals millions of homes in London, Essex, and Kent are vulnerable to subsidence due to hotter, drier weather from climate change, with up to 1.8 million properties at risk by 2070 under a medium emissions scenar
Lightning May Disrupt World Cup Games in Florida
US safety rules mandate a 30-minute game suspension if lightning strikes within 10 miles of a stadium. With Florida as the US lightning capital and peak thunderstorm season in June-July, the 2026 World Cup faces potential disruptions.
Fly Orchid: Tiny Deceptive Wonder on South Downs
Discover the fly orchid, a tiny flower on the South Downs that uses deception to attract wasps for pollination, puzzling even Charles Darwin.
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WA World Ocean Day Draws Record Crowd Despite Rain
Over 600 attendees gathered at Gage Roads in Fremantle for WA World Ocean Day, marking the largest turnout since 2023. Experts discussed marine conservation topics including shark tracking and coral regeneration.
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